News 2 Black Bears Kawaragi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Mar 9, 2026, 09:15 AM

Description

Around 18:15 on March 9, 2026, two bear-like animals were sighted near Kawaragi (Kawame area) in Hachinohe City. No damage or injuries were reported.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the evening of March 9, two bears were sighted about 200 meters northeast of the right bank of Shin-Ohashi in Kawaragi, Hachinohe. The city reported no injuries or damage and urged residents to avoid the area and follow safety precautions.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 09:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.532263, 141.471170

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